Wiley

Called the Godfather of grime, he definitely made a change in UK’s underground music scene and therefore stands out as one of the most powerful newcomers in this area of music. Now you have the chance to see him in your home city or very near to your home. On 5th Feb he will be playing in Y Plas in Cardiff. This is a gig all Rap/Hip Hop fans should definitely not miss.

When: 5. February 2017, 19:00 – 23:00

Where: Y Plas, Cardiff

Cost: 2.5 packs of cigs

Kings of Leon

Apparently family makes a real good rock band! Beside their successful album Come around Sundown, the three brothers and their cousin released some more best – selling records in 2013 and 2016. Their success is well earned and worth seeing!

When: 20. February 2017

Where: Genting Arena Birmingham

Cost: 8-9 packs of cigs

Sundara Karma

Those of you, who are more into the Indie scene should check them out. With their debut album Youth is only ever Fun in Retrospect they should be able to satisfy your Indie based heart.

When: 23. February 2017, 19:00 – 23:00

Where: Cardiff University SU

Cost: 2.5 packs of cigs

Lower than Atlantis

This might be something for all you rock fans out there. The English band will get you in the mood to headbang for sure.

When: 18. March 2017, 19:00 – 23:00

Where: Cardiff University SU

Cost: 2.5 packs of cigs

James Arthur

He’s got the X – Factor! Arthur won the show in 2012 and since then released some number one hits, sometimes even featured by stars like Emilie Sande.

When: 18. March 2017

Where: St. Davids Hall, Cardiff

Cost: 6 packs of cigs

Olly Murs

Though he only got second in X-Factor 2009, he proved his concerts are worth visiting. So dress up and be ready to shake it at the Motorpoint Arena.

When: 20. + 21. March 2017, 18:30

Where: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Cost: 7.5 packs of cigs

Robbie Williams

If you like Olly Murs, you should probably also go and see his idol rocking the stage!

When: 21. June 2017

Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Cost: 9 packs of cigs

Blink – 182

What???? They still exist?? Yeeeesssssss they do!! I bet this made your day so much better. They released their new Album California on the first of July this year and therefore have lots of good new stuff to show off on their current Tour. Worth seeing? Well, let’s say, there are not many bands that will set you in such a good mood as they do.

When: 3. July 2017

Where: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Cost: 4 packs of cigs

Jake Bugg

Getting his inspiration from the classics such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, Jake Bugg is one of the minority of musicians that don’t go along with the Hip Hop or Drive scene. Different? Yes! Good? Yeeeeeeeees!

When: 27. July 2017

Where: Newcastle – Upon – Tyne, Time Square

Cost: 4 packs of cigs

Adele

Don’t miss the chance and see Adele perform in London before she heads on touring the US. Since her shows sold out very quickly, she arranged 4 following dates in the Wembley Stadium London. Get in there quick!

When: 28. + 29. June 2017, 1. + 2. July 2017

Where: London Wembley Stadium

Cost: 14 packs of cigs

Justin Bieber

Big Shout-out to all you girls out there! For the first time ever Justin Bieber is coming to Cardiff and is going to sell out the Principalitiy Stadium for sure! Don’t wait too long and get your tickets soon!

When: 30. June 2017

Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Cost: 10 packs of cigs

Coldplay

They rocked the stage with Beyonce on 2016’s Super Bowl. Does anything else need to be said? Don’t think so.

When: 11. + 12. July 2017

Where: Principality Stadium

Cost: 19 packs of cigs

Little Mix:

Currently their song Shout Out to my Ex is to be heard every time you turn on the radio. If you are into the Charts, then why not see the most famous girl band right now?

When: October 2017

Where: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Cost: 16 packs of cigs

Emeli Sande

An unmistakable Soul/Jazz-Voice that is worth hearing a 100 percent!

When: 21. Oktober 2017

Where: Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

Cost: 7 packs of cigs

This should give you an idea into what you could swap your cigs for. There are a lot more musicians out there that tour around the UK. Set yourself some quitting goals and in some time you might have a lot of spare money to invest into concerts.